Ingredients
Method
Make the Crostini
- Heat the oven to 190 C / 375 F. Arrange the baguette slices in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Brush both sides of each slice lightly with olive oil, reaching all the way to the edges. Sprinkle the tops with a pinch of flaky salt.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until the slices are pale gold and crisp. They will harden further as they cool. Transfer to a wire rack.
Make the Smoked Trout Rillettes
- Check the trout fillets for any remaining pin bones by running your fingertip along the flesh. Remove any you find with tweezers or your fingers. Discard the skin.
- Place the flaked trout into a medium mixing bowl. Add the crème fraîche, capers, lemon zest, lemon juice, horseradish, and chopped dill.
- Fold everything together with a fork using a gentle, lifting motion until the mixture is just combined. You want visible flakes throughout, not a smooth paste.
- Taste and season with flaky salt and black pepper. Press a piece of plastic wrap directly against the surface of the rillettes and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Assemble and Serve
- Remove the rillettes from the refrigerator and taste once more, adding a little extra lemon juice or salt if needed after chilling.
- Spoon a generous amount of rillettes onto each crostino and garnish with a small dill sprig, a single caper, or a thin radish slice. Serve immediately.
Notes
If you make the rillettes more than a few hours ahead, hold back half the lemon juice and stir it in just before serving to keep the citrus flavor bright.
